Chicken and Chorizo Stew
Charring the tomato paste, deglazing the pot with wine, and adding chicken broth instead of water intensify this recipe's flavor elements.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
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Total Time1 hour hr 35 minutes mins
Course: Chicken, Entree, Fall Recipes, Main Course, Main Dish, Meats, Puerto Rican Inspirations, Recipes, Stews and Soups
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 555kcal
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 links raw chorizo
- 8 Small baby golden potatoes washed and and cut in half
- ¼ Cup white wine
- 1 Can diced tomatoes
- 1 Medium onion peeled and diced medium
- 8 Cloves garlic whole and peeled
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 Whole bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon sofrito
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 Tsp sazon
- 2 teaspoon adobo
- 1 teaspoon paprika
I seasoned the chicken with powdered adobo, paprika, and sazón. I let the chicken rest for at least 30 minutes while I continued to prep the rest of my ingredients.
Heat a skillet. Add a tablespoon of olive oil, and heat through. Place chicken thighs skin side down (or where the skin would have been), and sear with two links of chorizo.
Once the chicken and chorizo are seared but not cooked through, remove them from the pan. Add diced onions, garlic cloves, and bay leaves.
Caramelize the onions and garlic to a light golden brown, then add tomato paste. Continuously turn the onions, garlic, and paste to continue caramelization.
Add chicken thighs and chorizo. Turn all ingredients together to incorporate flavors. Add any drippings left on the plate where the chicken and chorizo were resting.
Add tomatoes, wine, and broth to deglaze the pan. Lightly lift the flavor from the bottom of the pan. Lower the heat to low.
Cover the pan and turn the heat to low. Let the stew cook for another 30 minutes or until the potatoes are soft and tender.
Serving: 8oz | Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 1794mg | Potassium: 2055mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 811IU | Vitamin C: 90mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 6mg